I had this problem, i converted my 2.1 to take a Golf gti engine. I Found the off side fitted fine, so i copied the front mount and made a plate then welded it to that bar.
hope this helps
Jon
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- 15 Mar 2011, 21:27
- Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
- Topic: Two types of Diesel Engine bars?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4187
- 21 Mar 2010, 21:36
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Fitting rear arch front lower repair section
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1200
Re: Fitting rear arch front lower repair section
Yes its very daunting, But once you have made a few cuts all comes clear. It makes sense how all the seams are joined and you can usually get to them to spot weld. I started by drilling a few small holes to see where they came out the other side lol
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
- 21 Mar 2010, 20:15
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Fitting rear arch front lower repair section
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1200
Re: Fitting rear arch front lower repair section
I think you would spend more time trying to loose the line with filler work, Might be quicker to just do the whole rear arch. I just did mine and it wasnt that hard at all. Just cutt off the old arch then ground back the spot welds and then prep it for new arch. took me about 3 hours to do it, i am ...
- 18 Feb 2010, 18:13
- Forum: Modified
- Topic: stud paturn
- Replies: 14
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Re: stud paturn
Its not really a bodge they will fit on fine with wobble bolts/nuts, the bolt holes may have been opened slightly to fit.
- 17 Feb 2010, 23:13
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Rear Arch Removal?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 10233
Re: Rear Arch Removal?
I have just done the front arches and cab steps on mine, and it wasn't as hard as i expected. But im not at all looking forward to doing the rears it looks tricky to cut along the seam line and get a nice seam back in, good luck! i know ill need it Jon
Re: Exhaust
just to add the the highjack i made this other night, just chopped off the tailpipe and welded a bit of stainless with a bend in
jon
jon